Unexpected cherry blossoms bloom in mid-April

In mid-April, along the roads of Da Lat mountain town such as Tran Hung Dao, Ho Tung Mau, Le Dai Hanh, Lam Vien Square and Tuyen Lam Lake tourist area… the pink color of cherry blossoms is brilliant. This is a rare phenomenon that makes many Da Lat residents and tourists excited.

Hoa mai anh đào nở rộ tại quảng trường Lâm Viên giữa tháng 4 — Cherry blossoms in full bloom at Lam Vien Square in mid-April

Mr. Nguyen Dinh Dong (resident of Ward 6, Da Lat) said: "Cherry blossoms are considered the messengers of spring in Da Lat. Normally, they bloom before or during the Lunar New Year. However, this year, it was not until April, when Da Lat was hot and summer began, that many cherry blossoms bloomed. Very rare!".

Mai anh đào bên biệt thự cổ — Cherry blossoms next to the ancient villa

Female photographer Nguyen Nghia passionately carried her camera along the streets to capture images of late-blooming cherry blossoms, saying: "This is the second 'spring' of Da Lat this year. An unprecedented phenomenon, the cause may be due to the impact of climate change and weather."

Nữ nhiếp ảnh Nguyễn Nghĩa ghi lại — Female photographer Nguyen Nghia captures the second "spring" of Da Lat

Friends Quang Tuan and Diem My (HCMC) said they have come to Da Lat many times to take pictures of cherry blossoms every spring, but were very surprised to see cherry blossoms blooming in April.

Đi giữa — Going in the middle of "spring" in Dalat

Bich Thanh and her group of friends from Hanoi, who came to Da Lat for the first time, were also excited to check in next to the brilliant pink cherry blossom trees. "We are so lucky to enjoy late spring next to the cherry blossoms," Bich Thanh said.

The cherry blossoms bloom right on the occasion of Hung Kings' death anniversary this year, so visitors to Da Lat will have the opportunity to see the flowers and freely check in next to the cherry blossoms.